Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2000. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 60 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-59).

<p> Microstructural as well as structural analysis of amygdules and groundmass of the Catoctin F·ormation located in the overturned western limb of the South Mountain anticline permit interpretation pertaining to the nature of cleavage development. Various -metliods haye been employed in the structural analysis of amygdules, in order to ascertain their original shapes and also the nature of the tectonic strain ellipsoid. A deformation path has been constructed in logarithmic co-ordinates. This appears to be an improvement over the arithmatic graph of Wood (1974). Microstructural investigation allows recognition of two distinct domains within the groundmass and amygdules : i)an early schistosity and ii)a crenulation cleavage. Microstructural and structural analysis provide a logical explanation of this history. An initial flattening episode forming the early schistosity was followed by approximately plane strain deformation creating the crenulation cleavage. </p> / Thesis / Bachelor of Science (BSc)

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Research shows that there exists a tremendous need for programs and practices that help rising ninth grade students successfully transition from middle to high school. Various studies depict these transition programs which are related to demographics such as race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status, programs that center on rural, urban and suburban education as well as programs that are related to school size. This dissertation is a descriptive analysis of the transition practices for ninth grade students found in Maryland's public high schools. Using quantitative methodology with an emphasis on survey design, the study describes the relationship between the practices and the aforementioned factors that influence those practices. Secondary to the description is a determination by school staff regarding the effectiveness of these practices. Results from this study support the theory that transition practices are needed to address the many issues facing ninth grade students. The success of ninth grade students is dependent upon the use of these practices by high schools. This goal assists students to make a successful transition to high school leading to a successful educational experience. / Ed. D.

The Sykesville diamictite is part of the Wissahickon sequence, a polydeformed and metamorphosed sequence of questionable age in the Central Appalachian Piedmont. It occurs in association with thrust stacks of volcanic and mafic units of the Baltimore Mafic Complex and Potomac Valley Sequence in Maryland and Virginia, which are responsible for its formation. The matrix in central Maryland and northern Virginia is a schistose to massive granofelsic unit at biotite ± garnet grade. It contains fragments of quartz, pelitic schist, felsic-gneiss, mafic schist, amphibolite, and metacalcareous rocks. Sharp contacts and mineral chemical affinity between the matrix and pelitic schist and some felsic-gneiss clasts suggests that these inclusions were intrabasinally derived as first suggested by Fisher (1970). Zoned textures, compositional differences, and isotopic disequilibrium with the matrix exhibited by mafic schist, amphibolite, and amphibole-bearing felsic-gneiss clasts suggests these inclusions were derived directly from the allochthon responsible for generating the diamictite. The amphibolite and amphibole-bearing gneisses show textural and mineral chemical affinity with the Baltimore Mafic Complex. Rb-Sr mineral ages suggest the metamorphism in the diamictite matrix is Hercynian. Ordovician ages are estimated for some of the felsic-gneiss and pelitic clasts. Combining these data with existing data for the Wilmington Complex (Grauert and Wagner, 1975), the Bear Island Granite (Muth et. al., 1979), thrusting in northeastern Maryland (Lesser, 1982), and plutonism in the Maryland Piedmont (Sinha, et. al., 1979), suggests deposition of the Sykesville diamictite is Ordovician. Following deposition and overthrusting, a thermal event at 300 my generated the Gunpowder Granite (Olsen, 1972; Grauert, 1973a; Sinha et. al., 1979), and produced the observed metamorphism in the Sykesville diamictite matrix. This model is at variance with a Penobscotian deposition (Drake, 1985a). / M.S.

An investigation was made of the market and economic conditions surrounding th American Brewery complex Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose was to analyze the socioeconomic forces which will have a direct impact on the feasibility of rehabilitating the historic buildings on the site. Research was directed toward three areas: 1) analysis of demographic data, 2) evaluation of potential design alternatives, and 3) validation of an industrial use proposal. The market analysis defined the demographic characteristics of the area surrounding the Brewery site in terms of population, households, employment, and income. The pros and cons of the industrial, commercial, residential, and public-use development alternatives were outlined and each was ranked according to their compatibility with project objectives. The final part of the market study was targeted toward industrial options for the project. The attributes of the Brewery complexes were matched with possible industry groups which could feasibly locate their activities at the site. / Master of Architecture

Thesis. 1979. M.Arch.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. / Bibliography: p. 368-372. / M.Arch.

Hur studenter klarar sina introduktionskurser i fysik på universitetet beror till stor del på deras attityder till fysik och fysikundervisning. Studenternas attityd påverkar hur dem arbetar med föreläsningar, lektioner, laborationer och kurslitteratur, och avgör hur studenterna gör för att tolka, resonera och bygga förståelse kring kursinnehållet. Det finns utförliga studier gjorda om vilka attityder som är fördelaktiga för fysikstudier på universitetsnivå. Men det finns väldigt lite forskning som visar om det är elever med fördelaktiga attityder som söker sig till fysikutbildningar. I detta arbete undersöks och karaktäriseras ett samband mellan elevers fysikattityder och deras val av framtida studier. / Students’ success in their introductory courses in university physics depends largely on their attitudes to physics and physics education. Students' attitudes affect how they work with lectures, labs and course material, and determine how students work to interpret, discuss and build understanding of course content. There are extensive studies done on attitudes that are favorable for higher physics studies. There are very few that gives indication whether it is students with favorable attitudes that apply to physics education.  This paper studies and shows a relationship between students’ physics attitudes and their choice of future studies.

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